Informal mixer for all Spectrum Scholarship recipients and Spectrum supporters. Order off the menu, and please bring cash. RSVPS appreciated, please email spectrum@ala.org if you plan on joining us!

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'''DiversiTEA: Diversity Research Discussion'''

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===DiversiTEA: Diversity Research Discussion===

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4:00pm - 5:30pm, Sunday 1/25, Colorado Conference Center Room 706<br>

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The Diversity Research Grant program, sponsored by the ALA Office for Diversity, addresses critical gaps in the knowledge of diversity issues within library and information science. Topics for applications for 2009 Diversity Research Grants will be announced at this tea, and attendees will have the chance to discuss past research projects.

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4:00pm - 5:30pm, Sunday 1/25, Colorado Conference Center Room 706

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===Washington Doctoral Initiative Happy Hour===

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5-7 p.m., [The Corner Office Restaurant and Martini Bar/ http://www.thecornerofficedenver.com/], 1401 Curtis Street, two blocks from the Convention Center in the Curtis Hotel. Meet with Faculty and current doctoral students in LIS to learn more about opportunities for PhD studies and library leadership. No host. http://depts.washington.edu/wdi/

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The Diversity Research Grant program, sponsored by the ALA Office for Diversity, addresses critical gaps in the knowledge of diversity issues within library and information science. Topics for applications for 2009 Diversity Research Grants will be announced at this tea, and attendees will have the chance to review poster sessions by past recipients.

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===Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration===

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6:30am - 7:30am, Monday 1/26, Convention Center, Room 201-207<br>

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MLK Sunrise Breakfast Celebrations at the American Library Association's Midwinter Meetings are sponsored by ALA's Office for Literacy and Outreach Services, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Task Force of the ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table, the Black Caucus of the ALA, and World Book.

DiversiTEA: Diversity Research Discussion

4:00pm - 5:30pm, Sunday 1/25, Colorado Conference Center Room 706
The Diversity Research Grant program, sponsored by the ALA Office for Diversity, addresses critical gaps in the knowledge of diversity issues within library and information science. Topics for applications for 2009 Diversity Research Grants will be announced at this tea, and attendees will have the chance to discuss past research projects.

Washington Doctoral Initiative Happy Hour

5-7 p.m., [The Corner Office Restaurant and Martini Bar/ http://www.thecornerofficedenver.com/], 1401 Curtis Street, two blocks from the Convention Center in the Curtis Hotel. Meet with Faculty and current doctoral students in LIS to learn more about opportunities for PhD studies and library leadership. No host. http://depts.washington.edu/wdi/

Preconferences & Ticketed Events

Please add information on ticketed events here (chronological order). Ticketed events are those that require registration and/or are not included in the cost of your registration to ALA Annual Conference. Please note some events may sell tickets at the door.

Reaching Today's Diverse Teens

This institute will be held Fri. Jan. 23 from 9:00 to 4:30. There are over 30 million teens in America today and they are the most ethnically diverse generation ever. Are you ready for them? Join us from 9:00 to 4:30 and learn how to identify all of the teens in their service area, as well as learn exciting, interactive and innovative ways to reach this diverse group. Serving recent teen immigrants will also be explored, as will how to maximize your impact by collaborating with youth serving organizations in your community. Lunch provided. Ticketed event. $210 for YALSA members, students and retirees; $250 for ALA members; $300 for nonmembers.